It’s coming down to the wire, and six teams remain very much alive in the chase for the two spots in the one-game American League wild-card playoff. Check here every morning for the standings, schedule and scoop on the jam-packed AL wild-card race:

1. Rangers (82-68)

Where they stand: Tied for the wild cards, half-game up for playoff spot

Last night: Beat Rays, 7-1, with three RBIs apiece from Ian Kinsler and Elvis Andrus

Today: at Rays, 7:00 p.m., Archer (9-7) vs. Holland (9-9)

Games remaining: 12 (at TB – 2; at KC – 3; vs. HOU – 3; vs. LAA – 4)

Percentage chance to make playoffs: 59.0

Skinny: The Rangers’ plummet in the standings has put pressure on manager Ron Washington to save his job by clawing into the postseason.

2. Rays (82-68)

Where they stand: Tied for the wild cards, half-game up for playoff spot

Last night: Lost to Rangers, 7-1, with Joe Maddon hooking starter Jeremy Hellickson in the third